SEWING MACHINE
Owner’s Manual

Model, 385.8080200

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
843-800-212
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ont., M5B 2B8 CANADA
www.sears.ca

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the followings:

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
2. Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 5 Watts.

WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children.

2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual.
   Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s manual.

3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.
   Return this sewing machine to the nearest Sears store or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.

5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

6. Do not use outdoors.

7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

8. To disdonnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, then remove plug from outlet.

9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.

11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.

12. Do not use bent needles.

13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching.
    It may deflect the needle causingit to break.

14. Switch this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and the like.

15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SETTING UPYOUR MACHINE

1. You’ll find the spool pin on the top cover. Pull up the spool pin.
2. Plug foot controlintomachine receptacle.Then connectpowersupplyplug intoany 110/120 volt A.C. wall outlet.
3. Your sewing machine has been thoroughly oiled at the factory. Be sure to wipe needle plate and shuttle areas free of oil before sewing a garment. Practice on a scrap of fabric to absorb any surplus oil.

MODE SELECTION KEY
Press this button to enter one of the following modes.

1. Pattern selection mode:
   Press the Up or Down key untilthe patternnumberof the desiredstitch appears on the LED display.

2. Stitch width adjusting mode:
   Pressthe Up key to increase the stitch width or Down key to decrease.

3. Stitch length adjusting mode:

Press the Up key to increasethe stitch lengthor Down key to decrease.
Direct pattern selection
The following four patternscan be directlyselected by pressing the correspondingkey.

01 Straight stitch #06 Sensor buttonhole#10 Zigzag stitch #12 Sergingstitch

Carefree stitching
depends on the Big
NEEDLE
Shuttle
Threading

NEEDLE: Flat side away from you.

SHUTTLE: Clean around the shuttle and feed dogs to remove \ accumulated dust and lint which may cause NOISE OR JAMMING.

THREADING: THREAD CAN TANGLE AND SNAP without being seen. If your thread breaks, unthread and then RETHREAD the machine, both top and bottom thread.

TOP THREADING : Make sure there is no slack or snags in the thread. Use the type of thread and size of needle recommended in your instruction book.

BOTTOM THREADING
Pull about 4 inches of thread toward you through tension slot “A “.
Then pull the thread clockwise toward the back of the machine through slot” B “.

COMPLETING THREADING
Raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread with your fingers.
Press the needle Up/Down button twice to raise the needle to its highest position. Pull needle thread to pick up a loop of the bobbin thread.
Draw 10 cm (4″) of both threads to the back under the presser foot.

and the Little
Feeding
Oiling
Tension

FEEDING
(Material does not feed properly)

OILING
The more you use your machine, the more often it needs oil. If you have not used your machine for a few months and it seems sluggish, oil your machine.
Periodically oil at points indicated in your instruction book.

TENSION
Compare your straight stitching with the illustrations, If it looks like eitherof the top two, correct -thethread tension dial as shown. BE SURE TO NOTE YOUR PRESENT SETTING BEFORE YOU STARTADJUSTING.

PRACTICAL STITCH CHART

Knit Stitch| | | Zigzag foot
Shell Tucking| | | Satinstitch foot
Decorative Satin Stitches| | | Satinstitch foot
Applique| | | Satinstitch foot
Scallop Stitch| | | Zigzag foot
Patchwork| | | Satinstitch foot
Smocking| | | Satinstitch foot
Fagoting| | | Satinstitch foot

WARRANTY

FULL 25 YEAR WARRANTY ON DEFECT IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP
For 25 years from the date of purchase Sears will, free of charge, repair defects in material or workmanship which appear in the internal mechancal part of the sewing machine.
FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF SEWING MACHINE
For two years from the date of purchase Sears will, free of charge repair defects in material or workmanship which appear in the electrical and electronic equipment of the sewing machine including motor wiring electronic components, switch and speed contro.
FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS AND MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
For 90 days from the date of purchase, Sears will, free of charge replace any parts and provide mechanical service necessary for prqper operation of the.sewing machine except for normal maintenance. Warranty service is available by return(ng the sewing macn  ne o me neares sears service Center in the United States.
IFTHIS MACHINE IS USED FOR COMMERCIAL OR RENTAL PURPOSES,THE ABOVE WARRANTY COVERAGES APPLY FOR ONLY 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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FULL 25 YEAR WARRANTY ON DEFECT IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP
For 25 years from the date of purchase Sears will free of charge, repair defects in material or workmanship which appear n the nternal mechanical part of the sew ng machine.
FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF SEWING MACHINE
For two years from the date of purchase, Sears will free of charg G repair defects n material or workmansh pwhich appear n the e ectr ca and e ectron c equipment of the sewing machine, including motor, wiring, electronic components, switch and speed control.
FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS AND MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
For 90 days from the date of purchase Sears will free of charge, replace any parts and prcv de mechan cal service necessary for proper operation of the sewing machine, except for norma mantenance Warranty serv available by returning the sewing machine to  the nearest Sears Service Center in Canada.
IFTHIS MACHINE IS USED FOR COMMERCIAL OR RENTAL PURPOSES, THE ABOVE WARRANTY COVERAGES APPLY FOR ONLY 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province.
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SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS

Name of Parts

1. Direct pattern selection keys
2. Mode selecting key
3. Down (-) key
4. Up (+) key
5. LED display
6. Spool holder (large)
7. Spool pin
8. Bobbin winding thread guide
9. Thread guide
10. Thread take-up lever
11. Thread tension dial
12. Face plate
13. Thread cutter
14. Automatic needle threader
15. Needle plate
16. Extension table (Accessory box)
17. Hook cover
18. Hook cover release button
19. Stitch balance adjusting dial
20. Reverse stitch button
21. Auto-lock button
22. Ne.edle Up/Down button
23. Speed control lever
24. Needle clamp screw
25. Needle
26. Presser foot
27. Foot holder
28. Carrying handle
29. Bobbin winding spindle
30. Bobbin winder stopper
31. Handwheel
32. Power switch
33. Machine socket
34. Drop feed lever
35. Free arm
36. Buttonhole lever
37. Presser foot lifter
38. Hole for additional spool pin

NOTE:
The specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Extension Table and Free Arm Sewing

• To detach:
  Pull the extension table to the left.

• To attach:
  Slide the extension table along the free arm, inserting the pin into the hole to attach.
  (1) Extension table
  (2) Pin
  (3) Hole
  

• Free arm sewing:
  The free arm sewing is useful for stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any tubular garment, also for darning socks or mending knees, elbows and children’s wear.
  

Available Accessories and Attachments
To order partsand accessories listedbelow, call:
1-800-4-MY-HOME®(1-800-469-4663) (USA and CANADA)
24hoursa day, 7 days a week
When orderingparts and accessories, provide the following information:

1. Part Number
2. Part Name
3. Model Number of Machine

*These interns are not furnished with the machine, but may be ordered per instructions above.

SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting the Power Supply

1. Turn the power switch OFF.
2. Insert the foot control jack into the machine socket.
3. Insert the machine plug into the machine socket.
4. Insert the power supply plug into the outlet.
5. Turn the power switch ON.
6. The LED display will show “01” (straight stitch) after one second.
   (1) Power switch
   (2) Controll plug
   (3) Machine socket
   (4) Machine plug
   (5) Power supply plug
   (6) Outlet

Controlling Sewing Speed
Speed control lever:
You can set the maximum speed by the speed control lever.

1. Slide the lever to the right for higher speed.
2. Slide the lever to the left for slower speed.

Foot Controller Model 21249 is used with Sewing Machine Model 8080.

Foot control:
Sewing speed is varied by the foot control.
The harder you depress the foot control, the faster the machine runs.

CAUTION:
Do not place anything on the foot control when the machine is not in use.

Polarized Plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of an electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified  electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

Function Keys and Buttons

1. Reverse stitch button
   While the reverse stitch button is pressed, the machine sews backwards when the pattern 01, 02, 10, o2 10, 11 or 11 ( ) has been selected.
   The machine will immediately lock the stitches and stop automatically when other stitch has been selected.

2. Auto-lock button
   The machine will lock the stitches and stop automatically when the Auto-lock button is pressed while sewing the pattern 01,02, 10 or 11( )’
   The machine will sew to the end of the pattern being sewn and lock the stitches to stop automatically when other pattern has been selected.
   NOTE;
   You can sew a single unit of the selected pattern if you press the Auto-lock button before starting to sew.

3. Needle Up/Down button
   Press this button to bring the needle up or down.
   The machine will stop with the needle up or down, depending on its position before starting.

4. Mode selection key
   Press this button to enter one of the following modes.
   [1] Pattern selection mode:
   Press the Up or Down key until the pattern number of the desired stitch appears on the LED display.
   [2] Stitch width adjusting mode:
   Press the Up key to increase the stitch width or Down key to decrease.
   NOTE:
   You can adjust the stitch width while the machine is running.
   [3] Stitch length adjusting mode:
   Press the Up key to increase the stitch length or Down key to decrease.
   NOTE:
   You can adjust the stitch length while the machine is running.
   

5. Direct pattern selection
   The following four patterns can be directly selected by pressing the corresponding key.

   01 Straight stitch

   06 Sensor buttonhole

   10 Zigzag stitch

   12 Serging stitch

   

Dropping the Feed Dog
The feed dog can be lowered by the drop feed lever for sewing on buttons, manual embroidery etc.
Push the drop feed lever to the right to lower the feed dog.
Push the lever to the left to raise the feed dog, it will return to the up position when starting the machine.

NOTE:
The feed dog should be in up position for normal sewing. Turn the handwheel toward you to check if the feed dog comes up after setting the lever in the up position.

1. Down position
2. Up position
3. Feed dog
4. Handwheel

Changing the Presser Foot
WARNING:
Turn OFF the power’switch before changing the foot Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern.
Wrong foot can cause needle to break.

• To release:
  Raise the needle and presser foot.
  Press the red button on the back of the foot holder and the foot will drop off.
  (1) Red button

• To snap on:
  Place the presser foot so the pin on the foot lies just under the groove of the foot holder.
  Lower the foot holder tO lock the foot in place.
  (2) Groove
  (3) Pin

Detaching and Attaching the Foot Holder
WARNING:
Turn OFF the power switch before detaching or attachingthe footholder.

• To detach:
  Raise the presser bar and turn the setscrew counterclockwise to remove it.
  Remove the foot holder.
  (1) Setscrew
  (2) Foot holder

• To attach:
  Align the hole in the foot holder with the threaded hole on the presser bar and insert the setscrew through the hole. Tighten the setscrew by turning it clockwise.

Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot
The 13resser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot.
You can raise it about 0.6 cm (1/4″) higher than the normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot, or to help you to place thick fabric under the foot.
(1)  Lowered position
(2) Normal up position
(3) Highest position

Balancing Thread Tension
Auto tension:
This machine features the Auto setting in the tension control, which covers wide range of sewing condition.
Set the tension control dial at “A” (Auto) for general sewing, unless specifically indicated in this manual.

Correct tension:
The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric
For an ideal zigzag stitch, .the bobbin thread does not show on the right side of the fabric, and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side of the fabric.

1. Tension control dial
2. Setting mark
3. Needle thread
4. Bobbin thread
5. Right side of the fabric
6. Wrong side of the fabric

Manual tension adjustment:
Manual tension adjustment may be needed depending on the sewing materials, layers of fabric and other sewing conditions.

Needle thread tension is too tight:
The bobbin thread will appear on the right side of the fabric.
Loosen the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a lower number.

Needle thread tension is too loose:
The needle thread will appear on the wrong side of the fabric.
Tighten the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a higher number.

Changing the Needles
WARNING:
Turn OFF the power switch before changing the needle.

1. Loosen the needle cramp screw and pull out the needle.

2. Insert a new needle into the needle cramp with the flat side facing back.
   Push the needle up against the stopper pin and tighten the needle cramp screw firmly.
   (1) Needle cramp screw
   (2) Stopper pin
   (3) Flat side
   (4) Power switch

3. To check the needle:
   Place the flat side of the needle onto something flat (needle plate, glass etc).
   The clearance between the needle and the flat surface should be consistent.

WARNING:
Never use a bent or blunt needle, which can cause it to break.

Selecting Thread and Needles
For general sewing, use needle size 11/75 or 14/90. A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will no be marred.
Heavy fabrics requires a needle large enough to the fabric without fraying the needle thread.
Always test the needle size on a small pierce of fabric, which will be used for actual sewing.
In general, use same thread for needle and bobbin.
When sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics, use a BLUE TIPPED needle. The blue tipped needle effectively prevents skipped stitches.

Georgette
Tricot
Wool, Synthetic| Silk#80-100
3otton#80-100
Synthetic#80-100| #9/65-11/75
IMedium| Cotton, Synthetic
Fine jersey
Wool| Silk#5O
Cotton#60-80
Synthetic#50-80
3otton#50| #11/75-14/90

14/90

Heavy| Denim
Jersey
Coating
Quilting| Silk#50
Cotton#40-50
Synthetic#40–50
Silk#30
Cott0n#50| #14/95-16/100

16/100

Winding the Bobbin
Removing the bobbin
Slide the hook cover release button to the right, and remove the hook cover.
Lift the bobbin out.
1. Hook cover release button
2. Hook cover
3. Bobbin

Setting the spool of thread
Place the spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown.

• For an ordinary spool:
  Use the large spool holder.
  (1) Large spool holder

• For a narrow or small spool:
  Use the small spool holder.
  (2) Small spool holder

Additional spool pin
Insert the additional spool pin and spool stand into the hole on the machine. Place the felt and spool on the spool pin as shown.

1. Spool
2. End of the thread
3. Additional spool pin
4. Felt
5. pool stand
6. Hole for the additional spool pin

Winding the bobbin
NOTE:
Set the speed control lever at, for bobbin winding.

1. Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide.
   (7) Bobbin winder thread guide

2. Insert the thread through the hole on the bobbin, threading from the inside to the outside. Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
   (8) Bobbin winder spindle

3. Push the bobbin winder spindle to the right. The
   LED display shows .

4. With the free end of the thread held in your hand, depress the foot control. Stop the machine when the bobbin has made a few turns, and cut the thread close to the hole on the bobbin.

5. Depress the foot control again. When the bobbin is fully wound, it will stop automatically. Return the bobbin to its original position by moving the spindle to the left, and cut the thread as shown.

Inserting the bobbin

1. Placethe bobbininthe bobbinholderwiththe thread runningcounter-clockwise.
   (1) End of the thread
   (2) Bobbin holder
   

2. Guide the thread into the slot A on the front side of the bobbin holder. Draw the thread to the left sliding it between the tension spring blades.
   (2) Slot A
   

3. Continue to draw the thread lightly through the tension blades until it slips into slot B.
   (4) Tension blades
   (5) Slot B
   

4. Draw the thread to the back.
   The bobbin should turn counterclockwise when pulling the thread.
   

5. Pull out about 10 cm (4″) of thread and attach the hook cover.
   (6) Bobbin thread
   (7) Align left edge of the hook cover.

Threading the Machine
Threading the machine
(1) Spool
(2) Spool holder
(3) Presser foot lifter

1. Raise the presser foot.
   Press the needle Up/Down button twice to bring the take-up lever to its highest position.
   Draw the end of the thread with your left hand and hook around the upper thread guide while holding the thread at the spool with your right hand. Pass the thread down into the slot.
   (4) Upper thread guide
   (5) Slot

2. Draw the end of the thread down around the thread guide plate and draw it up to the left. Make sure the tread slips in between the tension disks.
   (6) Thread guide plate
   (7) Tension disks

3. Firmly draw up the thread up to the take-up lever, and down into the eye of the thread take-up lever from the right to left.
   (8) Thread take-up lever
   

4. Pass the thread in the lower thread guide from the right.
   (9) Lower thread guide

5. Slip the thread in the needle bar thread guide on the left.
   (10) Needle bar thread guide
   NOTE:
   Refer to page 26 for the automatic needle threader.

Automatic Needle Threader

1. Raise the needle to its highest position by pressing the needle Up/Down button twice.
   Raise the presser foot. Depress the needle threader knob as far as it will go. The hook comes out through the needle eye from behind.
   (1) Needle threader knob
   (2) Hook

2. Draw the thread down around the threader guide and under the hook.
   (3) Threader guide

3. Release the threader knob slowly while holding the thread end with your hand. A loop of the thread is pulled up through the needle eye.
   (4) Thread end

4. Carefully remove the loop from the threader and Dull out the thread end from the needle eye,

NOTE: The automatic threader works well with the threads #50-100 and needles #11-16, the blue tipped needle as well.

Drawing Up Bobbin Thread

1. Raisethe presserfoot and hold the needle thread withyour fingers.
   (1) Needle thread

2. Press the needle Up/Down button twice to raise the needle to its highest position. Pull the needle thread to pick up a loop of the bobbin thread.
   (1) Needle thread
   (2) Bobbin thread
   (3) Needle Up/Downbutton
   

3. Draw 10 cm (4″) of both threads to the back under the presser foot.

SECTION 3. UTILITY STITCHES

Straight Stitch
Machine setting

A: Zigzag foot

1. Pattern:
2. LED display
3. Foot:

Starting to sew
Raise the presser foot and place the fabric on the machine.
Lower the needle intothe fabric where you want start.
Lower the presser foot and start sewing.

NOTE:
To fasten the beginning of the seams, sew several reverse stitches by pressing the reverse stitch 03 button, or use pattern #03 (Lock-a-Matic stitch

Changing Sewing Direction
Stop the machine and bring the needle down into the fabrics by pressing the Needle Up/Downbutton_.
Raisethe presser foot.
Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing direction as desired.
Lowerth0 presserfoot and start sewing in a new direction.
(1) Needle Up/Down button

Fastening the seam

1. Sew several stitches in reverse by pressing the reverse stitch button to fasten the end of seam.
   NOTE:
   If you use pattern #03 (Lock-a-Matic stitch ), press the reverse stitch (2) button once and the machine will sew in reverse and stop automatically.

2. Raise the presser foot and pull the fabric to the rear.
   

3. Draw the threads up and into the thread cutter. The threads are cut at the proper length for starting the next seam.
   (3) Thread cutter
   

Adjusting the Stitch Length
Pressthe mode selection key to enter stitch lengthadjustingmode.
The LED displayshows”2.2″ (defaultsetting).
Pressthe Down (-‘) keyto decrease stitchlength.
Pressthe Up (+) key to increase stitchlength.
The stitchlengthcan be varied from 0.0 to 5.0.

NOTE
Reverse stitch length cannot be set longer than 2.5.

Changing the needle drop position
You can change the needle drop positionof straight stitching,i.e. patterns#01-04 and#18-21

Press the mode selection key to enter stitch width adjusting mode.
The LED display shows “3.5” (default setting),which represents the center needle position.
Press the Down (-) key to move the needle to the left.
Press the Up (+) key to move the needle to the right
(1) Left needle position
(2) Center needle position
(3) Right needle position

Using the seam guide lines
The seam guideson the needle plate and hookcover helpyouto measureseam allowance.

NOTE:
The number indicatesthe distance from the center needle position.

1. Guide lines
2. Center needleposition
3. Distance from the centerneedle position

Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric
The black buttoniocks the zigzag foot to avoid slippingwhen sewingfrom the extreme edge or sewingacrossthe hem,

1. Lowerthe needleintothe fabric at the pointto start sewing.

2. Lowerthe foot whilepushingthe black buttonin.
   The footis lockedinthe horizontalposition.

3. The foot willbe unlockedautomaticallyafter sewing severalstitches.
   (1) Blackbutton
   

Using Walking Foot (Even foot)
This is a specialattachment for hard-to-feed materials. Thisfoot preventsthe fabric from slipping or puckeringby feeding fabrics withupperand lower feed dogs.Even foot is greatfor fine fabrics, knits, leatherand matching plaids.

1. Turn off the switch.
2. Raise the needle and presser foot.
3. Loosen the setscrew and remove the foot holder (Refer to page 14).
4. Attach even foot to the presser bar with the lever above the needle cramp, and secure it with the setscrew.

NOTE:
Sew at low to medium speed.

1. Setscrew
2. Foot holder
3. Lever
4. Needle cramp
5. Presser bar

Quilting bar for the walking foot

1. Push down the quilting bar into the slit on the even foot.
   (1) Quilting bar

2. Slide the quilting bar to the right or left to match it with the seam spacing.
   (2) Seam spacing

Variety of Straight Stitching

1. Pattern: Straight stitch
2. Foot A: Zigzag foot
   For seaming garments, zipper application and more.
   Pattern #02 is used for seaming along the edge.

1. Pattern: Lock-A-Matic stitch
2. Foot A: Zigzag foot
   Seaming with auto reverse stit#hes at the beginning and end.
   Press the reverse stitch button once, the machine will sew the reverse stitches and stop automatically.

1. Pattern: Locking stitch
2. Foot A: Zigzag foot
   Seaming with auto locking stitches at the beginning and end.
   Press the reverse stitch button once, the machine will lock the stitches and stop automatically.

1. Pattern: Stretch stitch
2. Foot A: Zigzag foot
   For seaming stretch fabrics that tend to pucker
   The seam can be opened flat.

1. Pattern: Straight stretch stitch
2. Foot A: Zigzag foot
   Strong and durable stitch recommended for stretch fabrics and areas to reinforce

1. Pattern: Sculpture stitch
2. Foot F: Satin stitch foot
   For top stitching and outlining designs Sew slowly at the corners.

1. Pattern: Stretch stitch
2. Foot F: Satin stitch foot
   For top stitching and quilting

1. Pattern: Saddle stitch
2. Foot A: Zigzag foot
   Long straight stretch stitch, similar to hand stitches

Basic Zigzag Stitch
Machine setting

A: Zigzag foot

Zigzag stitch is one of the most useful and versatile stitches.
It is used for overcasting, mending, appliqu6 also used as a decorative stitch.

NOTE:
Use an interface when sewing on the stretch fabric such as knit, jersey or tricot.

Adjusting the Stitch Width

1. Press the mode selection key to enter stitch width adjusting mode.
   The LED display shows the default setting of the selected pattern.
   Press the Down (-) key to decrease stitch width.
   Press the Up (+) key to increase stitch width.
   (1) Stitch width

Adjusting the Stitch Length

1. Press the mode selection key to enter stitch length adjusting mode.
   The LED display shows the default setting of the selected pattern.
   Press the Down (-) key to decrease stitch length.
   Press the Up (+) key to increase stitch length.
   (2) Stitch length

Overcasting (Zigzag stitch)
Machine setting

A:Zigzag foot or
C:Overcasting foot

CAUTION.
Do not set the stitch width less than 5 when using the overcasting foot to prevent the needle from hitting the wires on the foot.

Place the raw edge of the fabric next to the guide of the foot and start sewing.

Multiple zigzag stitch (Tricot stitch)
Machine setting

A: Zigzag foot

1. Pattern
2. LED display
3. Foot

This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics and other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker. Sew along the fabric edge leaving an enough seam allowance.
After sewing, trim off the seam allowance closer to the stitches as shown.

Overedge stitch
Machine setting

C: Overcasting foot

CAUTION:
Do not set the stitch width less than 5 when using the overcasting foot to prevent the needle from hitting the wires on the foot.

This stitch overcasts and seams the raw edge at the same time, it prevents the fabric from fraying.

Serging stitch
Machine setting

C: Overcasting foot

1. Pattern
2. LED display
3. Foot

CAUTION:
Do not set the stitch width less than 5 when using the overcasting foot to prevent the needle from hitting the wires on the foot,

This stitch is used for finishing the raw edges of  stretch fabrics that tend to unravel.

Automatic Buttonhole
There are three different types of buttonhole available.

Square buttonhole (#06):
Widely used for medium to heavy weight fabrics

Round end buttonhole (#07):
For fine to medium fabrics, such as blouses and children’s garments

Keyhole buttonhole (#08):
For medium to heavy weight fabrics, such as jackets and overcoats

Square buttonhole
Machine setting

R: Automatic buttonhole foot

1. Pattern
2. LED display
3. Foot

NOTES:

• The size of buttonhole is automatically set by placing the button in the rear of the automatic buttonhole foot R.
• The button holder of the foot takes a button size up to 2.5 cm (1″) in diameter.
• Make a test buttonhole on a scrap fabrics of the actual garment.
• Use the interfacing on the stretch fabrics.

1. Raisetheneedleandfoot.Placetheautomatic buttonholefootwithitspinjustunderthegrooveof thefootholder.Lowerthepresserbartoattachthe foot.
   (1) Groove
   (2) Pin

2. Pull the button holder open to the back(A),and place the buttoninit. Push the button holder closed(B) to hold the button.
   (3) Button holder
   NOTE:
   If the button is extremely thick, make a test button hole,If it is difficult to fit the button through the test buttonhole, lengthen the buttonhole by pulling the buttonholder back to createa gap.
   (4) Gap

3. Pull the buttonhole lever downward a sfar as it will go.
   (5) Buttonhole lever
   

4. Raise the buttonhole foot and draw the needle thread to the left through the hole on the foot.
   Place the fabric under the foot and lower the needle at the starting point by turning the handwheel. Then lower the foot.
   (6) Buttonhole mark
   (7) Starting point
   (8) Slider
   (9) No gap
   (10) Spring holder
   (11) Sewing gap
   NOTE:
   Make sure there is no gap between the slider and spring holder, otherwise the left and right length of the buttonhole will be different.

5. Depress the foot control to sew a buttonhole. .
   The machine will sew a buttonhole in the following order:
   (1) Step 1 and 2: Front bartack and left row
   (12) Starting point
   (2) Step 3: Right row
   (3) Step 4: Back bartack and locking stitches at the end –
   (13) End point . :
   (4) LED shows each sewing step and a dot will blink – when the buttonhole is finished.
   (14) Dot
   If you select the other pattern without raising the foot, the LED display shows “UP” to warn you.
   You can sew another layer of the buttonhole over the previous stitching (see page 50).
   

6. Remove the fabric and place a pin just before the bartack at each end to prevent cutting bartacks.
   Cut the opening with the seam ripper. Use an awl to open the keyhole buttonhole.
   (15) Pin
   (16) Seam ripper
   (17) Awl
   

7. After the buttonhole sewing is finished, push the buttonhole lever upward as far as it will go.
   (18) Buttonhole lever
   

Adjusting the buttonhole width and density

1. Adjusting the buttonhole width
   Press the mode selection key _ to enter the stitch width adjusting model
   Press the Down(-) key to decrease buttonhole width.
   Press the Up (+) key to increase buttonhole width.
   The buttonhole width can be varied from 2.5 to 7.0.
   Narrow buttonhole (2.5 mm wide)
   Wide buttonhole (7.0 mm wide)
   

2. Adjusting the buttonhole stitch density
   Press the mode selection key to enter the stitch length adjusting mode.
   Press the Down (-) key for denser stitch.
   Press the Up (+) key for coarser stitch.
   The stitch density can be varied from 0.2 to 0.8.
   The LED display does not show the sewing step when the adjusting mode is selected. After the buttonhole is finished, LED will show .
   

Double layer buttonhole
To make a solid and sturdy buttonhole, sew another layer of buttonhole over the previous one.
After the buttonhole is finished, simply depress the foot control again.

1. Do not raise the foot or reselect the pattern.
   The machine will sew another buttonhole in the following order and stop automatically:

2. Straight stitching in reverse to go back to the starting point.

3. Front bartack and left row

4. Right row

5. Back barrack an d locking Stitches at the end

Round end/Keyhole buttonhole
Machine setting

1. Pattern
2. LED display
3. Foot

The sewingsequence is the same as square buttonhole .
Refer to pages 48-50 for sewing instruction.
(1) Starting point
(2) End point

Adjusting the buttonhole width
Pressthe mode selection key _ to enterthe stitch widthadjustingmode.
Pressthe Down (-) keyto decrease buttonhole width.
Pressthe Up (+) keyto increase buttonhole width.
The width of roundend buttonhole can be varied from 2.5 to 5.5.

1. Narrowbuttonhole(2.5mmwide)
2. Wide buttonhole (5,5ramwide)°

The width of keyholebuttonhole _ can be variedfrom 5.0 to 7.0.

1. Narrow buttonhole (5.0mm wide)
2. Wide buttonhole (7.0ram wide)

Refer to page 50 for stitch density adjustment.

Corded Buttonholes
Machine setting

R: Automatic buttonhole foot

1. Pattern
2. LED display
3. Foot

1. With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord on the cord spur on the back of the buttonhole foot.
   Bring the ends toward you under the foot, and hook the filler cord ends into the forks on the front of the foot to hold them tight.
   (1) Spur
   (2) Forks
   (3) Cord

2. Lower the needle into the garment by turning handwheel, where the buttonhole will start and lower the foot. Depress the foot control and sew the buttonhole over the cord.
   NOTE:
   The sewing sequence is the same as the automatic buttonhole.

3. Remove the fabric and pull the left end of the cord to tighten it. Cut the excess cord.
   Refer to page 48 for opening the buttonhole.
   

Sewing on Buttons
Machine setting

F: Satin stitch foot Dropped

Adjust the Stitch width as necessary.

1. Pattern

2. LED display

3. Foot

4. Feed dog

5. Press the mode selection key to enter stitch width adjusting mode.
   Adjust the stitch width to match the needle swing with the span of the holes on the button, by pressing the Up (+) or Down (-)key.

6. Lower the presser foot to hold the button in place.

7. Turn the handwheel toward you to check if the needle enters both left and right holes on the button.
   

8. Set the speed control lever at “ ” mark.

9. Depress the foot control to sew 10 stitches and stop the machine.

10. Raise the foot and draw out the fabric, and trim both needle and bobbin threads at the beginning of stitches but leaving 20 cm (8″) tails at the end.
    Pull the bobbin thread to pick the needle thread out to the wrong side of the fabric and tie them together.

After finish sewing, raise the feed dog by shifting the drop feed lever to the original position.

Darning
Machine setting

R: Automatic buttonhole foot

1. Pull the button holder fully to the back.
2. Draw the needle thread to the left through the hole on the foot.
3. Lower the needle into the fabric where start to sew.
   Lower the foot and depress the foot control.
   The machine will darn and stop automatically. The LED display will show a blinking dot when the darning is finished.

NOTE:
The maximum length and width of the darning are 2 cm and 0.7cm respectively.

Sew another layer of darning over the previous one, at the right angle.
(1) Button holder
(2) Starting point
(3) Maximum length (2cm)
(4) Maximum width (0.7cm)
(5) Blinking dot

1. To sew a shorter darning
   Sew the first row to the required length and press the reverse stitch button. Continue to sew the remaining stitches until the machine stops automatically.
   (6) Reverse stitch button
   (7) Required length
   

2. Adjusting the evenness of the darning
   Press the mode selection key to enter the stitch length adjusting mode.
   The LED display shows d5, which indicates the neutral setting.
   (A) If the left Icorner is lower than the right side, press the Up (+) key to correct it.
   (B) If the right corner is lower than the right side,’ press the Down (-) key to correct it.
   NOTE:
   Allowable adjustment range is dl-d9.
   

Zipper Application
Machine setting

E: Zipper foot

1. Pattern
2. LED display
3. Foot

To attach the zipper foot:

1. Attach the zipper foot with the pin on the right, when sewing on the left side of the zipper.
2. Attach the zipper foot with the pin on the left, when sewing on the right side of the zipper.
   (1) Groove
   (2) Pin
   

Fabric preparation:
Add 1 cm (3/8″) to the zipper size. This is the overall opening size.

1. Right side of the fabric

2. 1 cm (3/8″)

3. Opening size

4. Zipper size

5. Slider

6. Zipper teeth

7. Zipper tape

8. Wrong side of the fabric

9. End of the opening
   Place the right sides of the fabric together and sew up to the end of the zipper opening, with a 2 cm (13/16″) seam allowance. Reverse the stitch to fasten the seam. Baste along the zipper opening with the stitch . length 4.5

10. 2 cm (13/16″)

11. Zipper opening (Basting)

12. Reverse stitches

13. End of the opening

14. Seam

NOTE:
Loosen the thread tension to one (1) for the basting stitch.

To sew:

1. Fold up the upper seam allowance. Fold back the bottom seam allowance to form a 0.3 cm (1/8″) fold. Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin it in place.
   (1) Bottom fabric
   (2) End of the zipper opening
   (3) Slider
   (4) 0.3 cm (i/8″)
   (5) Wrong side of the upper fabric
   (6) Opening size
   (7) Fold

2. Attach the foot with the pin on the right. Sew through all the layers from the end of the zipper opening, guiding the zipper teeth along the edge of the foot.
   

3. Stop the machine 5 cm (2″) before the foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape. Lower the needle into the fabric, and raise the foot. Open the zipper, then lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam.
   (8) Slider
   (9) 5 cm (2″)
   

4. Close the zipper and open the upper fabric flat over the zipper. Baste the upper fabric and zipper tape together.
   (10) Basting stitch
   

5. Detach the foot and attach it with the pin on the left. Backstitch across the end of opening to 1 cm (3/8″). Turn the fabric 90 degrees and stitch through the garment and zipper tape.
   (11) Backstitch

6. Stop the machine 5 cm (2″) before the foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape. Lower the needle into the fabric, and raise the foot. Remove the basting stitches.
   (12) Basting stitches
   

7. Open the zipper, then lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam.
   After finish sewing, remove the basting stitches on the upper fabric.
   

Blind Hem Stitch
Machine setting

1. Pattern
2. LED display
3. Foot

1. Fold hem with the wrong side up forming a 0.4-0.7 cm (3/16-5/16″) allowance.
   (1) Wrong side of the fabric
   (2) 0.4-0.7 cm (3/16-5/16″)
   (1) On heavy weight fabrics that ravel, the raw edge should be overcast first.
   (2) Fold the hem under the fabric as illustrated for fine or medium fabrics.

2. Place the fabric so that the needle just pierces the folded edge when the needle comes over the extreme left side. Lower the presser foot.
   

3. Turn the guide screw to adjust the position of the guide to match it with the folded edge. Sew guiding the folded edge along the guide.
   (3) Guide screw
   (4) Guide
   (5) Folded edge

4. Open the fabric after sewing is finished.
   (6) Right side of the fabric
   NOTE;
   If the needle pierces too far left, the stitches will show on the right side of fabric.

SECTION 4. SEWING APPLICATION AND DECORATIVE STITCHES

Knit Stitch
Machine setting

A: Zigzag foot

1. Pattern
2. LED display
3. Foot

This stitch is recommended for finishing the edge of knit fabrics.
Sew along the fabric edge leaving an extra allowance.
After finish sewing, trim a!lowance close to the stitches.

Shell Tucking
Machine setting

F: Satin stitch foot 6-8

1. Pattern
2. LED display
3. Foot
4. Thread tension

Fold the fabric in bias, Sew along the folded edge so that the needle on the right swing just clear the fold to form tucks. Open the fold and press the tucks to one side,
NOTE;
You may need to adjust the needle thread tension achieve the best result.

Decorative Satin Stitches
Machine setting

F: Satin stitch foot

1. Pattern
2. LED display
3. Foot

For fine and stretch fabrics, use an adhesive type stabilizer or a piece of paper on the wrong side of the fabric to prevent puckering.
NOTE:
Press the auto lock button while sewing the last unit of the pattern so the machine will stop automatically after finishing the last unit.

Applique
Machine setting

1. Pattern
2. LED display
3. Foot

Baste or glue applique pieces on the fabric.
Stitch around the applique making sure the needle falls along the outer edge of the applique.
When turning corners, lower the needle down into the outer edge of the applique, and raise the presser foot to pivot the fabric.

Scallop Stitch
Machine setting

A: Zigzag foot

1. Pattern
2. LED display
3. Foot

Sew on the right side of fabric along the edge leaving a 1 cm allowance.
After sewing, trim the allowance close to the stitching taking care not to cut the thread.

Patchwork
Machine setting

1. Pattern
2. LEDdisplay
3. Foot

Seam two layers of the fabric with right side together.
Open the fabric flat and sew the pattern over the seam line on the right side of the fabric.

Smocking
Machine setting

1. Pattern
2. LED display
3. Foot

Set the thread tension dial at 1-3, and stitch length at 3-4, sew straight lines 1 cm (3/8″) apart across the area to be smocked.
Knot the needle and bobbin threads along one edge.
Pull the bobbin threads and distribute gathers evenly.
Sew lines of the decorative pattern between the straight seams. Pull out the gathering stitches.
(1) 1 cm (3/8″)

Fagoting
Machine setting

Fold under 1.5 cm (1/2″) on each fabric edge and press. Pin the two edges to a piece of paper 0.3 cm (1/8″) apart.
Sew guiding the fabric so the needle catches the folded edge on each side.
Peel off the paper from fabrics.

Cross Stitch
Machine setting

1. Pattern
2. LED display
3. Foot

You can make an embroidery design with this cross stitch pattern in a half time it would take by hand.

You can make an embroidery design with this cross stitch pattern in a half time it would take by hand.

NOTES:

• The pattern size can be reduced by pressing
  Down (-) key in the stitch width adjusting mode.

• If you press the auto lock button before starting to sew, the machine will sew one unit of the pattern and stop automatically.

Quilting
Machine setting

A: Zigzag foot

Loosen.the quilting bar screw on the back of the foot holder and insert the quilting bar into the hole. Set the quilting bar at the desired position and tighten the screw to secure it.
Sew tracing the previous seam with the quilting bar to keep constant seam spacing.

1. Quilting bar screw
2. Hole
3. Quilting bar
4. Seam spacing

Pin Tucking
Machine setting

1. Pattern
2. LED display
3. Foot

Fold the fabric with wrong side together.
Position the fabric so that the needle pierces 0.1-0.2 cm (1/16″) inside of the folded edge, and lower the foot.
Turn the guide screw and move the guide next to the folded edge. Sew guiding the folded edge along the guide.
Open the fabric and press the tucks to one side.

1. Guide screw
2. Guide
3. Folded edge

Pattern Combination
Machinesetting

1. Pattern
2. LED display
3. Foot

You can sew a combination of decorative pattern with the aid of the auto lock button.
Example: To sew a combination of two units of the pattern #27 and one unit of

47 .

Select the pattern #27 and sew. Press the auto lock button (9 while sewing _the second unit. The machine will stop automatically when the second unit is completed.
Select the pattern #47 and press the auto lock button (1).
Depress the foot control, and the machine will sew one unit of the pattern and stopautomatically.
Repeat the above steps to sew a line of the pattern combination.
(1) Auto lock button

Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance
The sewing results of the stretch stitch patterns may vary depending upon the sewing conditions, such as sewing speed, type of the fabric, number of layers, etc.
Always make test sewing on a scrap piece of the fabric that you wish to use.

1. Stretch stitch balancing dial
2. Standard setting mark
3. Groove

Example: (Stitch pattern )
(A)lf the pattern is compressed, turn the stretch stitch balancing dial in the direction of “+”.
(C)lf the pattern is drawn out, turn the stretch stitch balancing dial in the direction of “-“.

NOTE;
In normal sewing, set the dial to the neutral position, i.e. the groove on the dial is centered with the standard setting mark.

SECTION 5. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE

Repmacing the Light Bulb
WARNINGS:
Turn OFF the power before replacing the light bulb.
The bulb could be HOT, wait until it has cooled down before touching it.

• To remove:
  Remove the cap and setscrew on the faceplate.
  Disengage the tabs from the back panel to remove the face plate.
  Pull out the bulb from the socket.

• To replace:
  Insert the bulb into the opening of the socket.
  Attach the face plate engaging the tabs with the slots on the back panel.
  Tighten the setscrew and attach the cap.
  (1) Cap
  (2) Setscrew
  (3) Back panel
  (4) Hook
  (5) Face plate
  (6) Light bulb
  (7) Lamp socket
  (8) Tabs

NOTE:
Replace the bulb with the same type rated I2V, 5W.
Always refer the part number #000026002 when ordering a replacement bulb.

Cleaning Hook Race and Feed Dog

WARNING;
Raise thepresser foot and needle, and then unplug the machine.
DO NOT dismantle the machine other than as explained in this section.

1. Remove the needle and presser foot.
   (1) Screwdriver
   (2) Setscrew
   (3) Needle plate

2. Remove the setscrew and needle plate.

3. Take out the bobbin and bobbin holder.

4. Clean the bobbin holder with the lint brush and soft dry cloth.
   (4) Bobbin holder

5. Brush out dust and lint from the feed dog and clean the hook race with the lint brush.

6. Wipe inside of the hook race with a dry cloth.
   NOTE:
   You may use vacuum cleaner.

7. Replacing Bobbin Holder and Needle Plate

8. Insert the bobbin holder.
   Make sure to fit the knob next to the stopper in the hook race.
   (5) Guide pins
   (6) Knob
   (7) Stopper

9. Insert the bobbin and attach the needle plate aligning the holes with the guide pins.
   (8) Holes

10. Tighten the setscrew firmly.
    (9) Setscrew
    NOTE:
    After cleaning the machine, attach the needle and presser foot.

PROBLEMS AND WARNING SIGNALS

When beep sounds and the LED display shows warning signal, follow the guidance below to deal with.

Visual signal

Turn OFF the power and connect the foot control.
| A button is pressed when the machine halts due to the overload.
Wait for at least 15 seconds to recover.
If thread jamming causes overload, remove the tangled threads.
| The Up (+) or Down (-) key is pressed after buttonhole is finished but the foot is not raised.
Raise the foot.
Do not use the automatic buttonhole foot to sew any other pattern than buttonhole or darning.
| The machine is out of order.
Contact Sears Parts & Repair Center below.
1-800-488-1222 (USA only)
1-800-533-6937 (Canada only)

Audible Signal

Troubleshooting

2.The needle thread tension is too tight.
3.The needle Is bent or blunt.
4.The needle is incorrectly inserted.
5.The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set under the presser foot when start sewing.
6.The thread were not drawn to the rear after sewing.
7.The thread is either too heavy or too fine for the needle.| See page 24
See page 16
See page 18
See page 18
See page 26, 28
See page 28
See page 18
The bobbin thread breaks.| 1.The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin holder.
2.Lint has collected in the bobbin holder.
3.The bobbin is damaged and doesn’t turn smoothly.| See page 22
See page 78
Exchange bobbin.
The needle breaks.| 1.The needle is incorrectly inserted.
2.The needle clamp screw is loose.
3.The threads were not drawn to the rear after sewing.
4.The needle is too fine for the fabric being used.| See page 18
See page 18
See page 28
See page 18
Skipped stitches| 1.The needle is incorrectly inserted, bent or blunt.
2.The needle and/or threads are not suitable for the work being sewn.
3.A Blue Tip needle is not being used for sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics.
4.The needle thread is not threaded properly.
5.A poor quality needle is used.| See page 18
See page 18
See page 18 See page 24 Change the needle.
Seam puckering| 1.The needle thread tension is too tight.
2.The needle thread Is not threaded properly.
3.The needle is too heavy for the labile being sewn.
4.The stitche length is too long for the fabric.| See page 16
See page 24
See page 18 Make the stitch coarser
The cloth Is not feeding smoothly.| 1.The feed dog is packed with lint.
2.The stitches are too fine.
3.The feed dog is not raised after “drop feed” sewing.| See page 78
Make the stitch coarser, See page 14
Stitches form loops below the works.| 1.The needle thread tension is too loose.
2.The needle is either too heavy or too fine for the thread.| See page 16
See page 18
The machine does not work.| 1.The machine Is notplugged in.
2.Thread has been caught in the hook race.
3.The bobbin winder spindle is not returned to the left after bobbin winding.| See page 8
See page 78
See page 20
Buttonhole sewing Is not sewn properly.| 1.The stitch density is not suitable for the fabric being sewn.
2.Suitable interface material has not been used for the stretch or synthetic fabric.| See page 50
See page 18
The machine does not run smoothly and Is `noisy.| 1.Thread has been caught In the hook race.
2.Lint has built up in the hook race or bobbin holder.| See page 78
See page 78

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